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Morrison backs a 2050 target that comes with a plan

Phillip Coorey
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Scott Morrison has embraced a commitment by the NSW Liberal government to adopt net zero emissions by 2050, in a further sign he is keeping open the option of doing the same himself.

At the same time, pressure is building within the National party for its leader Michael McCormack to rule out even embracing a 2050 target.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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